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Method and apparatus for draining fluid from an organism

US8398613B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 24, 2008
Grant dateMar 19, 2013
Priority date—
Expiry dateOct 1, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/0008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical drain and method for using the same. The surgical drain comprises a first end, which may be sized for placement within an organism. The first end features a plurality of segments, each labeled with an alphanumeric character. The first end may be cut at a line between two of the segments. The alphanumeric character at the terminal end of the first end after cutting is recorded prior to placing the drain within the organism. When removing the drain, the recorded alphanumeric character is compared with the character at a terminal end of the first end of the surgical drain. Thus, a treating professional can ensure that no portion of the surgical drain is left within the wound, preventing infection due to a foreign object left within the organism.

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